A prominent voice in Antigua and Barbuda has called for greater female representation in Parliament as a necessary step toward reforming laws that continue to subjugate women, according to Antigua.news.
Massiah made the appeal, arguing that increasing the number of women in the nation's legislature is essential to driving meaningful legislative change on issues that disproportionately affect women in the country.
The call highlights an ongoing concern shared by advocates across the region — that without adequate female representation in decision-making bodies, laws that disadvantage or marginalize women are unlikely to be meaningfully addressed or repealed.
As reported by Antigua.news, Massiah's remarks underscore a broader push for gender equity within Antigua and Barbuda's political institutions, where women have historically been underrepresented at the parliamentary level.
The appeal adds to a growing national and regional conversation about the role of women in governance and the direct link between political representation and the protection of women's rights under the law.
